A Lonely Night
The Weeknd Lyrics


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Gangster, yeah, yeah
Hey, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey

Why would you wanna bring somethin' between us
There's nothin' between us, oh, ay
Why would you wanna use a life to keep us
To keep us together, uh, oh-oh
Better when we're both apart (oh), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other
Better when we're both apart (my baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other

A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, oh (oh)

How can I make you rethink your decision?
Unruly decision, oh, hey
What's gonna make you rethink your position?
I know your intentions (I know your intentions)
Oh-oh (hey) hey

Better when we're both apart (oh), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other (no good for each other)
Better when we're both apart (my baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other

A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, oh
Yeah



Hey
Let's go (hey)

Better when we're both apart (oh, baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other
Better when we're both apart (oh, baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, hey

Duh-ruh-doo-duh-duh
Duh-ruh-doo-duh-duh, oh

A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh (hey)
It was the only time (it was the only time)
And if I led you on then I apologize, woah

A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh (woah)
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, woah

Baby girl, I loved you
Know I loved you
Know I loved you
Hey
No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no, ay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Weeknd's song A Lonely Night appear to touch upon a complicated relationship where the two parties are better off apart. The singer questions why the other person would want to create something between them when there is nothing worthwhile between them. He adds that they are better off apart because of their incompatibility. It then mentions how the singer loved the other person on a lonely night, apologizing if he'd misled her but ultimately thinks they're not suitable for each other. The question still remains, and the singer wants to know how he can make the other person rethink their decision.


The lyrics appear to explore a theme of self-discovery and coming to terms with the realities of relationships. The singer acknowledges that the relationship between them is not healthy and that they're not suitable for each other. It's a realization that is hard to come by, but it's essential for growth and finding better partners in the future. The use of a lonely night creates a somber tone but also highlights the singer's vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Why would you wanna bring somethin' between us
What is the reason for causing a dispute between us?


There's nothin' between us, oh, ay
There are no issues or conflicts between us.


Why would you wanna use a life to keep us
Why would you sacrifice so much to keep our relationship alive?


To keep us together, uh, oh-oh
To maintain the bond we have, even though it is not beneficial for either of us.


Better when we're both apart (oh), better when we're both apart
We are better off alone, and it's best if we separate from each other.


We're no good for each other, no good for each other
Our relationship is not healthy and does not benefit either of us.


Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh
I only loved you once, and it was during a lonely time in my life.


It was the only time
That one night was the only time I ever loved you.


And if I led you on then I apologize, oh (oh)
If I misled you or gave you false hope, then I'm sorry.


How can I make you rethink your decision?
What can I do to make you reconsider ending our relationship?


Unruly decision, oh, hey
A difficult and hard-to-control decision to end things.


What's gonna make you rethink your position?
What could change your mind about wanting to break up?


I know your intentions (I know your intentions)
I am aware of what you want and the reasons behind your decision.


Better when we're both apart (my baby), better when we're both apart
Our lives are better when we're not together, my love.


Duh-ruh-doo-duh-duh
Nonsensical sounds used to transition to another verse.


No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no, ay
Strong denial that no longer wanting to be together is the right decision.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye

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Lyrics

Gangster, yeah, yeah
Hey, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey
Why would you wanna bring somethin' between us
There's nothin' between us, oh, ay
Why would you wanna use a life to keep us
To keep us together, uh, oh-oh
Better when we're both apart (oh), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other
Better when we're both apart (my baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other
A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, oh (oh)
How can I make you rethink your decision?
Unruly decision, oh, hey
What's gonna make you rethink your position?
I know your intentions (I know your intentions)
Oh-oh (hey) hey
Better when we're both apart (oh), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other (no good for each other)
Better when we're both apart (my baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other
A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, oh
Yeah
Hey
Let's go (hey)
Better when we're both apart (oh, baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, no good for each other
Better when we're both apart (oh, baby), better when we're both apart
We're no good for each other, hey
Duh-ruh-doo-duh-duh
Duh-ruh-doo-duh-duh, oh
A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh (hey)
It was the only time (it was the only time)
And if I led you on then I apologize, woah
A lonely night
Baby girl, I loved you on a lonely night, oh (woah)
It was the only time
And if I led you on then I apologize, woah
Baby girl, I loved you
Know I loved you
Know I loved you
Hey
No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no, ay



All comments from YouTube:

@Molly-xs2by

This song is just so criminally underrated this deserves way more attention

@mnlight8308

Fully agree. This song is a vibe

@rozakhalilova-wu1780

bruh i totally agree this is so good i laterally listen to this all the time

@rudeboyjemo

This song is so slept on...

@introvertedways6976

Heavily

@TimTam60

my comment here sucked and it was misinterpreted by others.

I know this song was old. please leave me alone.

@mohammedkhattab4586

​@@TimTam60 it's not
It's an old song
Old album re-upload

@introvertedways6976

@@TimTam60 you caught on to the Weeknd late sadly smh

@FadeYT167

@@TimTam60 the song came out a while ago, this is a reupload on the deluxe edition of starboy

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@premiumprime1998

This song deserved more attention than it got, hidden gem for sure!

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